FROMRIER EGF Cica Water Sun Ampoule 56ml
“The FROMRIER EGF Cica Water Sun Ampoule offers a light, hydrating feel and is a superb makeup primer, though many users report eye stinging.”
Across sources: Olive Young 129 · Glowpick 50
Best for Dry/combo skin, sensitive skin (if no eye sensitivity), makeup wearers needing a primer.
View on Olive Young Global ↗ Also on Naver from ₩18,100 · 인어헤븐마켓 ↗Key ingredients
- Vegan EGF
- Centella Asiatica
- Moisture Essence
- Water-soluble UV blocker
Full ingredient list (30) · via Glowpick
Water, Dibutyl Adipate, Propanediol, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Niacinamide, Tromethamine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Caprylyl Methicone, Pentylene Glycol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Polysilicone-15, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract, Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Cetearyl Alcohol, Carbomer, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
👍 Pros
- Excellent makeup primer adhesion
- Lightweight, watery texture
- Hydrating, non-sticky finish
- Absorbs quickly without white cast
👎 Cons
- Can cause eye stinging for some
- Small 56ml volume for the price
- May be too rich for oily skin in summer
The Gist
The FROMRIER EGF Cica Water Sun Ampoule 56ml is presented as a clear, moisturizing sun ampoule designed to offer UV protection without oiliness. The brand states it contains 73% moisture essence and a water-soluble UV blocking agent, providing a light, hydrating feel. It is also marketed with vegan EGF, intended to support collagen and elastin generation, and centella asiatica for skin soothing.
What Korean reviewers say
Olive Young Global shoppers award this sun ampoule a strong 4.8/5 across 129 reviews, indicating high overall satisfaction. Reviewers frequently praise its performance as an exceptional makeup primer, noting how it helps foundation adhere smoothly without pilling or white cast. While many appreciate its lightweight, watery texture and hydrating finish, a significant number of users, particularly those sensitive to organic sunscreens, reported eye stinging. Some also found the 56ml volume to be small for its price, leading to quick depletion.
Bottom line
At $27.30, this product is worth considering for those prioritizing a comfortable, hydrating sunscreen that excels as a makeup base. It is best suited for individuals with dry, combination, or sensitive skin who do not experience eye irritation from chemical sunscreens.
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